Lead Mechanic - Heavy Equipment Fleet Maintenance

North American Transportation Management Institute; Beaumont (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage

401(k) plan with company match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Herc Rentals in Beaumont, TX is seeking a Mechanic A to lead fleet maintenance and mentor junior technicians. You will perform preventative maintenance, diagnose engines and systems, and execute major repairs with diagnostic tools and hand tools.

The role requires a high school diploma and 3 years of heavy equipment repair experience, with the ability to lift up to 50 lbs and operate multiple equipment types. Competitive hourly pay is offered with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma or equivalent
• 3 years of experience repairing heavy equipment
• Ability to safely lift up to 50 LBs
• Ownership of sufficient selection of hand and air/electric tools to complete most repairs and services

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a consistent schedule of performing preventative maintenance of all Herc owned fleet at your branch
• Operate and test equipment to ensure it passes Herc Rentals quality and efficiency standards
• Perform routine maintenance and repairs on all Herc fleet equipment and trucks independently
• Diagnose internal combustion engines, DC electrical systems, propane systems, hydraulics, and fuel systems
• Perform major repairs to maintain fleet equipment using diagnostic tools, hand tools, and measuring instruments independently
• Conduct oil changes, lubrication of equipment, tire replacements, hose repairs, battery replacements and assorted services
• Assist shop lead with customer damage estimates and repairs
• Enter and review work orders and complete part ordering via fleet management system
• Recondition and replace assorted parts of the heavy equipment
• Diagnoses problem areas for any significant wear or tear on the equipment
• Take service calls when shop lead is absent and dispatch Field Service Mechanic to ensure repairs are completed in a timely and efficient fashion
• Maintain work area in a clean and organized manner
• Produce timely and detailed service reports and repair log
• Assist in training "C" and "B" Mechanics while taking direction from the shop lead
• Follow all company's filed procedures and protocols
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Skills

Engine diagnosis

Electrical systems

Hydraulics

Propane systems

Fuel systems

Wear diagnosis

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Hand tools

Air tools

Electric tools

Diagnostic tools

Job description

Herc Rentals in Beaumont, TX is seeking a Mechanic A to lead fleet maintenance and mentor junior technicians. You will perform preventative maintenance, diagnose engines and systems, and execute major repairs with diagnostic tools and hand tools.

The role requires a high school diploma and 3 years of heavy equipment repair experience, with the ability to lift up to 50 lbs and operate multiple equipment types. Competitive hourly pay is offered with comprehensive benefits.